Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AIRCRAFT, Central Press Photos Ltd, c. WWII

Historical information

Card details a Lancaster bomber, but in all likelihood its a Wellington bomber being serviced at an airfield by ground crew.
Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection.
See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.

Physical description

Photo, black & white, white border, of an aircraft being serviced by two airmen. Buildings and trees visible in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

On back, hand written in pencil: "Lancaster by day".
On back, two stamps in purple ink:
1 "Copyright photos issued by Central Press Photos Ltd. Incorporating Central News Illustrations Service, 119 Fleet Street London E.C.4"
2 "Certified by Central Press Photos Ltd as passed by censor. Pres and censorship bureau"

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